Unboxing and setting up an Epson UST from scratch

Editing to add-check this video to see the details on plans to make your own cutting table and UST mount: My New Cutting Table & UST Mount and How You Can Get One Too

Join me as I take an Epson Ultra Short Throw projector from unboxing to projecting a pattern! I'll hit all the important parts from opening the box and making sure your projector works, to calibrating and projecting a pattern. I also will give you a couple teasers about all the exciting things you can do with projector sewing!

Jumplinks to specific parts:
Intro 0:00
Step 1 Open the box 03:50
UST Parts and accessories 08:57
Step 2 Make sure it works 14:19
Reset settings 18:28
Step 3 Connect to your computer 18:56
Important settings after reset 19:30 ***If your projector isn’t interactive, you may not have the setting to change the USB B to display. Don’t stress if you can’t find it. Keep going and see if you can get it to work!***
Installing Driver 19:55
Step 4 Determine your throw and “mount” 23:02
Step 5 Calibration 26:57
Calibrating 31:39
Keystones graphic 35:51
Zoom percentage 43:05
Step 6 Test it out 50:10
Step 7 Learn more 53:27

Follow along on the blog:

eBay (Afflink to Kent Todd's storefront, selling used STs and USTs)
**Use Dailey Sews & Stuff in notes when purchasing for a 10% refund!**

Driver:

Me-made in this video (when possible, links are affiliates, same price for you, a little sewing money for me!):
Shirt: Pattern Niche Kenai
Pants: Apostrophe Patterns MyFit Leggings

The Recreational Woodworker Website

Facebook Group Projectors For Sewing:

Sunny Mountain Patterns Etsy

Mentions in this video (when possible, links are affiliates, same price for you, a little sewing money for me!):

[JesieWatson-hvkr]

I’m so thankful for this because I’m a visual learner!

[lornamckee]

I really appreciate the time you took to break he steps down to a level that a newbie that me could follow and understand.
I’d love to send you some photos of a 4 way adjustable mount that my husband and I created. Can’t wait to see yours too!

[SewSeatheWorld]

This is so extremely helpful. I love the projectors group but I definitely am a person who needs to see it done rather than trying to read it and wondering if I’m doing it right 😂 thanks so much for taking your time to make such an in-depth video!!!

[michellenicholls]

I will try my hands at it again tomorrow.

[KarinVitale]

So helpful! I just ordered a USB-B cable and I'll continue to set it up in the morning, because you were right-- getting it out of the box was a big mental hurdle for some reason!

[sewingpatternmaker]

This was very helpful, You showed us so many different stages. Thank you its given me a few more points to consider before purchasing.

[Just-a-girl]

I needed this. I just got an Epson similar to you're and have been pulling my hair out..

[msbdot]

Thanks so much for this visual. My ust should arrive this week, depending on weather

[cjshomemadechan]

Going to try my again tonight thanks to this video and see if this cord works now after doing some of these steps.

[BethanyMeyerWebDeveloper]

Yes!!! I can't wait to see your mounting solution!

[reneewaltham]

Thank you for such an in-depth tutorial. I've watched this vid a few times now and finally ordered a USB to USB B cord. Unfortunately, my desktop/projector set up doesn't like this new connection and won't display my screen. I converted back to my original connection of HDMI to HDMI which works well. I'll now work on calibrating it again.

[Alisapao]

Hi I just bought this new-to-me projector, Epson 455wi.
You video is such a great help. I have to put my projector at the end of my cutting table. I have no room to put it behind the side of table. I cannot set it on the back of the table either, because I don’t have the depth.
Question: can I rotate the screen vertically somehow?

[nancypollard]

Oh dear I watched this video and it was all so clear. I finally got my ultra short throw projector turned it on made sure it worked played with the menus reset it and everything after that is like you're speaking another language. Is there a more dumbed down version of how to set this thing up available. Like I had to hunt and search all over the menus to find the keystone and once I'm there I have no idea what to do with it

[marshakaprielian]

How do I rotate the pattern? If I try to rotate in Adobe, it wants me to pay to upgrade.

[northwoodssewist-aprilschu]

Where can I find the video show the use of the pen? Trying to figure out what kind of projector I want to buy! :)

[sandraali]

I have UST Epson 485wi Brightlink it will not display with USB B but it works with HDMI. Am I missing something?

[rebeccahart]

Awesome video… THANK YOU! Question— is the image clearer the closer it is to the table height? I have mine calibrated and it is only about an inch above the surface of the table. It is calibrated but the print is a bit fuzzy. I’m wondering if the distance would change the sharpness? I have an Epson 585W. I have already sharpened the focus as much as possible on the projector (by the filter). Or is there anything else I can do?

[nataliecalia]

Hi, I just received my Epson 585 n it only came with a power cord. Shall I buy both a usb b and a vha cable?

[kaedeford]

Hi! Great video series. I was wondering what the smallest size of projection the Epson Ultra Short throw (485wi is it?) can project? It says on the website 60" but it looks like you're able to fit it on a 24 x 36" cutting mat

[Teebabbyy]

Hello? How do I keep my zoom percentage when using shift L